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UK [ˈmɒdɪst] / US [ˈmɑdəst] adjective
1) fairly small, especially when compared with other things of the same type

The engine has a very modest oil consumption.

His income was modest compared with that of other chief executives.

a) fairly good or successful, but not excellent

There has been a modest increase in sales.

She has had some modest success with her short stories.

b) a modest building is not large or expensive

They grew up in a relatively modest house in New Jersey.

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Adverbs frequently used with modest
▪  comparatively, fairly, quite, rather, relatively, suitably, surprisingly, very
2) a modest person does not like to talk about themselves, their achievements, or their abilities, even if they are successful

Peter is genuinely modest about his achievements.

3)
a) feeling shy or embarrassed about other people seeing your body
b) modest behaviour or clothes are intended to avoid causing sexual feelings in other people: used mainly about women

English dictionary. 2014.

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